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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 48.41 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 48.41 and 30.22 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 48.41 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/48.41 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 48.41 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 1,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463.11/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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